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The RN is observing a student nurse who is doing a physical assessment on a patient. The RN will need to intervene immediately if the student nurse

The nurse is providing instructions to a patient who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid metered-dose inhaler. Which statement by the patient indicates that further instruction is needed? (Select all that apply.)

What are the functions of the upper airways? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about self-administration of insulin. What content is important to include?

When planning care for a patient with chronic lung disease who is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, the nurse expects that:

What does the S2 heart sound represent?

Mr. Parks has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse has taught him that pursed-lip breathing helps him by:

Which procedure technique has the most effect on the accuracy of an apical pulse count?

Chest percussion and postural drainage would be an appropriate intervention for which condition?

Joan is formulating a nursing care plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The care plan is directed toward meeting the potential oxygenation needs of her patient. Which of the following examples would be the best way for Joan to write a goal for her care plan?